Sermons on Releasing Bonds:

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Forgiveness is not about excusing the wrong—it is about freeing yourself from its power.

FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Supporting Texts: Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asian Fathers And Their Children

Contributed by Eddie Sun on Aug 16, 2001

A message for Asian fathers and their children to ’turn their hearts toward one another’ and develop an emotional bond between them.

Evangelical Formosan Church of Alhambra Malachi 4:6 Opening Today I would like to speak on the topic of fathers and their children. I haven’t been a father for very long, so I don’t pretend to be an expert on the subject. But I have learned from many godly men who have been fathers for many, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We A Mega Church? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

Will you release your grip on that which is TEMPORARY and live for that which is ETERNAL?

Are We A Mega Church? Acts 4:32-37 We’re continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning in the series I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” My sermon title this morning is a question – Are We A Mega Church? Now according to the definition of a mega church that’s used by church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting A Miracle

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Aug 23, 2012

Faith releases God's power and our source of faith is the Word of God. Faith is a work of God and not our own work and therefore releases to God all the impossibilities.

What I wouldn’t give to have a day with Jesus as he walked this earth. They were amazing times! Amazing teachings! The great thing is that we can take ourselves to those days by simply picking up a Bible reading it and imagining that day as if it were today. I want to take you back to one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-30

Denomination: Lutheran

490 Times?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

Forgiveness isn’t counted but lived—when we release others, God releases us, mercy triumphs, and faith regains its power to move mountains.

Mercy triumphs over judgment — that’s what the Word of God says. And if we’re honest, every one of us here needs mercy. We’ve needed it before, we’ll need it again before the day’s over. If it weren’t for the mercy and compassion of God, where would we be? Utterly consumed. Gone. Done for. But His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:22-26, Genesis 50:15-21, James 2:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

My Son, The Thief

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 14, 2001

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

------------- Philemon 1:18-19 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth [thee] ought, put that on mine account; I Paul have written [it] with mine own hand, I will repay [it]: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. --------------- This is a story which teaches ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-7, John 6:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Novelties Of Marriage : A Wedding Message

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the five novelties of Marriage namely a new Beginning,Bond ,Burden , Brightness and Boldness.

FIVE NOVELTIES OF MARRIAGE : a wedding message OUTLINE 1. NEW BEGINNING 2. NEW BOND 3. NEW BURDEN 4. NEW BRIGHTNESS 5. NEW BOLDNESS THE MESSAGE FIVE NOVELTIES OF MARRIAGE : a wedding message 1. NEW BEGINNING: Genesis.2:24. Marriage is the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Begins With A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

A look at the life of Jude and how he changed from an enemy of Jesus, to a bond-servant of Jesus.

Sermon 1 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend It Begins With a Changed Heart Jude 1 Introduction Jude is 3rd shortest book of the New Testament. It was probably written in the between 60 and 70 A.D. We are unclear on the specific church this letter was written to. Message of Jude is very similar to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Creation And Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the profound significance of baptism as a proclamation of faith, a blessing, and a unifying bond within the Christian community.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to gather together again in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise and to seek wisdom from His holy word? We are drawn here by the irresistible pull of His love, gathered in His name and bound by His grace. It's in these moments, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Baptism, Genesis Creation

An Open Letter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019

No longer a slave.

AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Reigns Sermon V: Love Bears Burdens Freely And Humbly Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others - also, oneself - is to cultivate humility by which to share some burdens of others, shoulder some burdens of our own, shed some burdens we have no business carrying.

LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY AND HUMBLY A woman lost her son in battle, and could find no comfort. She went to a wise counselor and asked what to do. Said he: “Go find a home that has no sorrow, bring back a mustard seed, and God will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Connectivity To Divinity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025

One of the greatest privileges of the believer is access to divine connection. Just as a branch cannot survive without being attached to the vine, so also no man can thrive without a connection to God.

CONNECTIVITY TO DIVINITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." Supporting Texts: James 4:8; Psalm 91:1; Isaiah 40:31; John 14:6; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Covenant Of Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

The Covenant of Increase is God’s unchanging commitment to His people—to bless, multiply, and expand them for His glory.

COVENANT OF INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 17:2 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 1:11, Leviticus 26:9, Psalm 115:14, Isaiah 51:2, Zechariah 8:12 INTRODUCTION: The God we serve is a covenant-keeping God. His promises are not arbitrary; they are rooted in divine covenants that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:2, Deuteronomy 1:11, Leviticus 26:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001

Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist